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Watchguard 4RE Installation Instructions Manual
Summary of 4RE
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4re vehicle installation instructions watchguard video wgd00085 rev b1.
Page 2: About This Document
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 2 about this document this document is not meant as an exclusive blueprint for any particular vehicle, but general instructions for a 4re dvr installation. This instruction manual errs on the side of more information for those persons/installers...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 3 standard parts included for a wireless installation qty part number description 1 wga00480-100 4re, hd dvr, (2nd generation) 1 wga00370 4re, remote display control panel 1 wga00437 camera assembly, 4re, hd front, glass mount 1 wgp01760-100 cam...
Page 4: Recommended Tools
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 4 recommended tools drill and bits o ¾ inch bit for antenna mounting o philips bits coarse sandpaper 60 or 80 grain 10-30 feet of 16-20 gauge primary wire for extending input cable connections if necessary wire strippers wire cutters various wre...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 5 before installing the 4re system in a vehicle begin by ensuring that you have received all the parts for the 4re system. If you have any missing or damaged parts please call watchguard video customer service at 1-866-384-8567. 1. Ensure that t...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 6 quick overview of installation 1. Gather all tools and materials 2. Mount radio antenna and route cable 3. Configure and mount radio bullet 4. Install external inputs/power cable 5. Route cables for: a. Camera(s) b. Wireless microphone c. Cabi...
Page 7: Starting Your Installation:
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 7 starting your installation: mounting the wireless antenna to the vehicle find a suitable location for the antenna and a route for the antenna cable. Typically the antenna is mounted on the roof or trunk of the vehicle. The antenna cable is the...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 8 2. Drill a ¾ inch hole for the antenna cable. [figure 5] figure 3 figure 4 figure 5 3. After the hole is made, sand the paint off the interior metal around the hole to ensure a good ground. [figure 6] 4. Remove the nmo exterior nut. 5. Ensure ...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 9 8. Re-attach the nmo nut with the o-ring facing down to create a seal. [figure 11] 9. Tighten the nut with a 24mm or 15/16’’ open end wrench ensuring that the mount stays centered in the hole and that the mount does not turn and kink the cable...
Page 10: Mounting The Bullet Radio
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 10 mounting the bullet radio for instructions on how to configure the bullet with the wireless network see the document: evidence library administrative guide warning: in order to configure the bullet it must be attached to a poe power adapter a...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 11 connecting the power cable to the vehicle battery the power/external inputs cable looks like the following: figure 15 1. Route the power cable to the vehicle battery. Note: for the chevrolet tahoe with a dual battery configuration, use the pa...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 12 figure 16 figure 17 3. Pull the power cable to the battery. 4. Pull excess cable out past the battery side of the firewall (leave some slack for a drip loop). Figure 18 5. Also pull the chassis ground extension wire to the vehicle battery at ...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 13 8. Strip back ½ inch on the red, black and additional chassis ground cable. [figure 19] figure 19 9. Twist the black ground, the un-insulated silver drain wire, and chassis ground wires together [figure 20] and crimp on a ring terminal to be ...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 14 11. Connect the positive and negative wires to the appropriate vehicle battery posts. [figure 23] figure 23 12. Route the power harness inside the engine bay in such a manner that it will not interfere with the vehicle. Note: leave the 7.5 am...
Page 15: Ignition – White Wire
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 15 connecting the external inputs cable before connecting the input cable it is necessary to know the wiring scheme for connecting the external inputs cable. All the inputs generally require positive 8-12 volts of power to activate the correspon...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 16 emergency lights – blue with white stripe the emergency lights input should connect to a positive 12 volt switched power source that provides voltage when the overhead lights are activated. [figure 25] note: some emergency light manufacturers...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 17 siren – pink and green wires the siren input wire consists of two wire connections – the green wire is connected to the siren speaker ground feed and the pink wire is connected to the positive siren speaker feed. When the siren is activated t...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 18 auxiliary – solid blue wire depending on the installation this input wire may or may not be used. The input should be connected to a device that provides positive 12 volt switched power to be used as an alternate trigger. For example, the inp...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 19 brake input – black wire with white stripe the brake input should connect to a positive 12 volt switched power activated when the brake pedal is depressed. When the brakes are pressed, the wire should get 12 volts. Depending on the installati...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 20 chassis ground – yellow wire it is imperative that the chassis ground wire is grounded properly. The dvr is sensitive to ground loops and any stray voltage that may be running through the frame ground of the vehicle. Ensure that the chassis g...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 21 power over ethernet (poe) adapter – orange and brown the assembly consists of a poe adapter which provides power from the dvr to the bullet radio and two ethernet cables that connect from the dvr to the bullet radio. The orange wire is positi...
Page 22: Poe Switch
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 22 mdc/mdt configuration (optional) note: 1 additional ethernet cables will be needed (this should be included with the mdc package). Poe switch when the configuration of the dvr uses a mdc/ mdt (laptop connection to dvr), a poe switch is needed...
Page 23: Gps Antenna (Optional)
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 23 radar interface cable (optional) – purple/black/gray connector the radar interface cable connects from the radar unit into the radar interface connector on the input cable. Please refer to the specific installation instructions included with ...
Page 24: Wireless Microphone
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 24 mounting the remote display control panel depending on the type of vehicle you have, mounting the remote display control panel will differ with each installation. Please refer to the display mounting documentation that came with your specific...
Page 25: Cabin Microphone
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 25 cabin microphone the cabin microphone utilizes a 3.5mm headphone style jack. The cabin microphone can be mounted anywhere in the vehicle cabin as necessary to record the audio inside the vehicle. The cabin microphone should not be mounted wit...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 26 figure 33c figure 33d figure 33e.
Page 27: Front Hd Combination Camera
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 27 front hd combination camera the combination camera is mounted on the windshield approximately one inch to the right of the rear view mirror. The camera uses a mirror button that is glued to the top of the windshield. Mount the button as high ...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 28 attach the camera to the button 1. After the button has cured and set, connect the mini hdmi cable to the camera (round edge towards the front of the camera [figure 36-38]. Figure 36 figure 37 figure 38 2. Screw on the thumb screw that holds ...
Page 29: Rear Seat Camera –
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 29 rear seat camera – below is an example of mounting the rear camera on a caged crown vic. Find the best place to install the camera in the specific vehicle (as it may vary vehicle to vehicle) in this scenario zip ties were used to secure the c...
Page 30: Test Functions Of Dvr
Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 30 test functions of dvr ensure all components are connected properly by performing a few tests. 1. Connect 7.5 amp fuse at the battery 2. Start the vehicle and power on system by pressing the on ( ‘i’) button, if it does not start automatically...
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Vehicle installation instructions wgd00085 rev b1 page 31 4re vehicle installation instructions watchguard video 415 century parkway allen, texas 75013 1-800-605-6734 toll free sales 1-866-384-8567 toll free support customerservice@watchguardvideo.Com.